Effect of environmental factors on the population dynamics of major sucking pests of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)

Abstract

Incidence of jassids was started during 34th SW, while initial aphids and whitefly infestation was observed during 35th SW. However, peak population of aphids had been observed during 41st SW, whereas, whiteflies and jassids population has reached its peak level on 40th SW. The correlation analysis showed that the aphid population has significantly positive correlation with morning RH, evening RH, average RH and maximum temperature and positive non-significant correlation with average temperature. Further, negative non-significant correlation showed with minimum temperature, while rainfall showed significant negative correlation with aphid population. Correlation analysis of certain abiotic factors with Jassid and whitefly revealed that the population also showed positive correlation with temperature and relative humidity. However, the pests population showed negative correlation with rainfall. © J. ent. Res.